Description

Tuberculous mediastinitis is an inflammatory condition of the mediastinum caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Diagnosis requires bacteriological or histological confirmation to establish the presence of the infectious agent.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term is used in formal medical contexts, and variations like 'mediastinitis por tuberculosis' may be heard but should be avoided in favor of the glossary term. It's important to maintain a clinical register and ensure accuracy in communication, especially in discussions about infectious diseases.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous mediastinitis, with bacteriological or histological confirmation.

ES: Al paciente se le diagnosticó mediastinitis tuberculosa, con confirmación bacteriológica o histológica.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'mediastinitis' without specifying 'tuberculosa'; mispronouncing 'tuberculosa'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.